MIAMI — Madonna, Shakira and K-pop superstars BTS will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, FIFA announced in an Instagram post on Thursday. The World Cup Final is set for July 19 at New Jersey’s Metlife Stadium and is expected to draw millions of viewers worldwide on top of its attendees. World Cup 2026 kicks off June on 11 in Mexico City with matches to be played in multiple locations across the US, Canada and Mexico.. Pre-match performances at showpiece occasions such as the Champions League final have become commonplace, but this will be the first half-time show…
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The partnership brings together insurer and provider capabilities to strengthen integration and advance digitally enabled, quality-governed healthcare delivery Published: Thu 14 May 2026, 1:43 PM Mediclinic Middle East, one of the UAE’s leading integrated private healthcare providers, and MetLife, a leading global insurance and financial services provider, have entered a strategic partnership to provide eligible MetLife customers in the UAE with access to Mediclinic’s Virtual Clinic as an added benefit. Through this collaboration, eligible customers can access teleconsultations via Mediclinic’s Virtual Clinic. Services include virtual consultations, electronic prescriptions with medication delivery where appropriate, laboratory referrals including home sample collection, and…
JERUSALEM — Attacks by Jewish settlers on farmland and property in Taybeh, one of the few Palestinian communities with a Christian majority in the occupied West Bank, could push families to migrate, threatening the town’s demographic character and historic Christian presence. Local officials and clergy warned of the impact of rising violence by Israeli settlers, which has coincided with worsening living and economic conditions in the town, the Anadolu news agency reported. Residents say the attacks have deepened fears in the town, even as they stress their determination to remain on their land. In recent years, Israeli settlers have established…
Mark Jolley, RFID Director EMEA, Zebra Technologies. Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitising and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, recently announced its highly anticipated RFID Roadshow and Forum 2026, 26–28 May 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. The roadshow and forum brings the RFID ecosystem together, including leading experts, innovators, partners and global brands, to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of RFID, software, AI and the future of work. The event comes at a critical time for European businesses. Concerns around asset and inventory visibility, loss prevention and supply chain disruption are gaining greater urgency. Leaders across retail, manufacturing,…
DUBAI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to advancing the aviation industry, has launched its Light Industrial and Maintenance Complex, reinforcing its commitment to meeting growing demand across the sector. Spanning 24,900 square metres, the complex comprises 33 purpose-built units designed to support a wide range of aviation-related activities. The facility offers modern, scalable spaces tailored for businesses seeking operational efficiency, with flexible configurations that allow units to be combined to meet evolving operational requirements. Located within the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, the development is positioned to…
AHMEDABAD, India, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE, represented by the Emirates Weightlifting Federation, participated in the International Weightlifting Federation Congress held on May 12 in Ahmedabad, India, on the sidelines of the Asian Weightlifting Championships, which run until 17th May. The UAE national team is competing in the tournament with athletes Moayad Al Najjar, Zahra Al Hashemi and Ezzeddine Al Ghafri. The federation delegation attending the congress included Shaikha Al Kaabi, Board Member and Head of Delegation, and Rashid Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Board Member. Al Kaabi said the meeting included voting on and approving proposed amendments to the…
The UAE has reiterated the importance of a political solution and negotiations to resolve regional tensions, as US President Donald Trump’s visit to China draws global attention for its possible impact on the Iran war and the Gulf. Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the world was closely following Trump’s important visit to China and what it could mean for the regional track. In a post on X, Gargash said the UAE once again affirms the importance of a political solution and a negotiated path, “which it continues to uphold in its various contacts”. “We did…
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made what his office described as a “secret visit” to the Gulf country during the US-Israel war on Iran. A In a statement carried on Wednesday night by the state news agency WAM, UAE’s foreign ministry denied that the visit took place and also said there had been no visits by any Israeli military delegation to the country. “Any claims regarding unannounced visits or undisclosed arrangements are entirely unfounded unless officially announced by the relevant authorities in the UAE,” the ministry’s statement said.…
GENEVA — The United Nations has demanded independent investigations into reports that Nigerian airstrikes on a market killed at least 100 civilians, while Chadian airstrikes in Nigeria killed dozens of fishermen. “I am shocked by reports that Nigerian army airstrikes on a market in Zamfara state killed at least 100 civilians on 10 May and injured many more,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Wednesday. He said he was also “alarmed and saddened” by the reports of high civilian casualties in attacks since Friday by Chadian jets against Boko Haram camps on remote islands in the…
DUBAI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar on Thursday announced the acquisition of a residential and community retail development in Dubai Studio City from SRG, a private developer, for AED1.1 billion, marking the group’s latest residential-for-rent community in Dubai and further supporting its long-term strategy to build a high-quality recurring income portfolio and scaling its presence in the city. Targeted for completion in 2028, the development will include six mid-rise buildings and 312 residential units. The community will be home to a community mall that features a mix of retail, recreational and F&B concepts, while a 16,000 square metre park…